Terrence A. Merritt
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Overview
Terrence has been in the practice of law since 1977. During that time his common thread of practice has been estate planning. Additionally, he is experienced in probate law, elder law, medical assistance, municipal law, boundary adjustment law, and mediation.
A life-long resident of Minnesota, growing up in the southwestern part of the state and attending both college and Law School in Minneapolis, Terrence is active in local events from the Chambers of Commerce, Rotary and his Church. He remains active in sports, including basketball, golf and softball. His other hobbies include travel and photography. He is a past President of the Apple Valley Rotary Club.
Practices
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Our probate attorneys assist clients with a variety of legal questions that arise during probate administration of an estate after death. In doing so, our attorneys are regularly called upon to assist clients in navigating Minnesota’s Uniform Probate Code.
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Our estate planning lawyers offer a full range of estate planning, probate and elder law services to clients and can assist with the following: wills, trusts, probate administration, guardianships, conservatorships and elder law.
Our estate planning attorneys are committed to providing guidance and advice to clients during every step of the estate planning process. Through the years, our attorneys have developed a number of methods and tools to simplify the estate planning process for clients. From the initial client meeting, our estate planning attorneys understand that one of their most important roles is to collect information through careful listening and thorough document examination. As such, our representation normally begins with an initial client meeting and a client questionnaire, which we have revised based on our interaction with thousands of past estate planning clients.
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Our elder law attorneys can help you understand your options as you age and as you face age-related medical concerns. Our elder law attorneys provide planning and legal advice about Medicare, Medicaid, disability and long-term care decisions.
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Credentials
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University of Minnesota Law School, Minneapolis, Minnesota
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesotak, B.S., Communication Disorders
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Super Lawyers
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Minnesota
Wisconsin
U.S. District Court, Minnesota
U.S. Supreme Court
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Pro Se Attorneys & the Government Lawyer, MATIT, 2007 to 2007
Estate Planning, Augustana Center, 2008 to 2008
Presenter, annual Township Legal Seminar, the annual Municipal Clerks and Finance Officers Association Conference, as well as numerous churches, senior care centers, and civic groups on topics related to estate planning, medical assistance and elder law
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Minnesota State Bar Association, Member, 1977 to Present
Dakota County Bar Association, Member
First Judicial District Bar Association, Member
Apple Valley Rotary Club, Past President
Richard T. Oakes American Inn of Court, Charter Member and Master of the Bench
Church of St. John Neumann, Parish Council Chair, 1999 to 2000
Minnesota Municipal Board, Executive Director, 1979 to 1995
Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce, Past Board Member